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Parks and Recreation has a very rough start, and the first seasons requires some determination to get really in to, but when you get trough the first seasons, you will never want to stop again. The show is full of likeable characters, with great development trough out the show, and the humor is just spot on. The middle seasons are especially great, with some of the funniest episodes in television history.

If you like shows like the office you will certainly love this gem. So please just fight trough what might not be the perfect beginning, because you will without doubt love what comes after.

I absolutely love this show so much. The comedy. The heart. The irony of how spot on it is for the craziness we've seen in politics in recent years and how people can act lol it's amazing. Absolutely amazing. I love all the characters so much. Truly. I adore these people. I have laughed and cried. I'm literally on my 3rd rewatching of the entire series right now. Such quotable lines!! Such iconic scenes!! I cannot speak highly enough of this show. If you haven't watched it, you are truly missing out. It is so so very good! Funny, insightful, and warm. It has definitely become my comfort show, my go to always!!

The character development in this show is so fun to watch, great characters and Anne Perkins (Rashida Jones) does not get enough love because she is amazing and I love her, she is my spirit character. Other standouts are Ron, April, Andy, Ben, Chris, Donna, Tom, and never to be missed Jerry/Larry, oh, and Leslie. They are all people we know. It's fun to find these people in our everyday lives. The antics are sometimes over the top, but this is satire and that should be expected... and it's hilarious. The most important thing is relatable characters who are wholesome and lovable, and true to themselves. This show delivers. It will be repeat binged often.

I watched this weekly when it originally aired. The hard part was waiting a week haha. Years later I streamed every episode again and think I enjoyed it even more. As I write this review it's on my TV. I don't ever watch regular TV...commercials suck. But whenever I find this playing in the background I always stop and watch some. So this time I decided to leave a review. You Need to get through the first couple episodes, because I swear it just gets batter and better. Those aren't the strongest episodes so beat with it. The storylines are always interesting and fun. They add soooo many amazing people throughout the years. Wether a cameo or years long additions. Some recurring roles here and there through the series and they do not disappoint! It's easy to watch, the characters are so much fun and man can they make me laugh! I hope I'll always be able to find this show because it can always bring a smile to my face. They just don't make shows like this anymore. The simple fact there's no laugh track!!!! If you haven't watched it in it's entirety you should. It really is great.

One of the show's standout qualities is its exceptional character development. Each character is uniquely crafted, and the chemistry among the ensemble cast is palpable. Leslie Knope's unwavering enthusiasm, Ron Swanson's deadpan humor, April Ludgate's sarcasm, and Andy Dwyer's lovable goofiness create a blend of personalities that consistently entertain and endear viewers.

The writing is sharp, clever, and often politically relevant. "Parks and Recreation" adeptly mixes witty humor with heartwarming moments. The show's ability to address real-life issues within the framework of a comedy series is commendable. The humor ranges from clever wordplay to absurd situations, all delivered with impeccable timing by the talented cast.

As the series progresses, the characters undergo substantial growth and development. Their personal and professional journeys, relationships, and ambitions are portrayed with depth and authenticity, making them incredibly relatable and allowing the audience to emotionally invest in their lives.

Beyond the laughs, "Parks and Recreation" subtly tackles social and political issues, celebrating the power of community and the importance of civic engagement. The show's heart lies in its portrayal of the characters' unwavering dedication to their town and the genuine friendships formed amidst the chaos of local governance.

With its memorable catchphrases, iconic characters, and enduring positivity, "Parks and Recreation" has left a lasting impact on popular culture. Its optimistic outlook, coupled with its ability to blend humor with meaningful storytelling, ensures its place among the most beloved sitcoms of all time ( except for the last few episodes of the last season)

Parks and Recreation is absolutely, without a doubt, one of the best comedies ever created! I never really watched it when it was originally on but heard such great things about it through the years that I thought I'd give it a chance and I was absolutely blown away by how funny it was! The first season wasn't as good because the show was still trying to find itself so don't judge it by that, you could actually just skip the entire first season, but from then on every season is great. Also, the cast is terrific. Every single character on the show will make you laugh out loud and are funny enough to have their own spin-off. I promise you that you will not regret watching this hilarious show.

I verified this show aired its Series Finale on February 24, 2015. I never watched a single minute of the show prior to the summer of 2019. I had stumbled upon a compilation video of Aubrey Plaza's awkward interviews when she did guest appearances on various talk shows. I found her entertaining enough that I came here to verify everything she had starred in. I had seen at least 3 things before that she starred in, but Parks and Rec was one show I never even considered watching because the title sounded boring to me.

The full cast list piqued my interest and verified the whole series was on Netflix at that time. So I gave it a shot and I was so happy that I did. Binged all 7 season is less than 2 weeks. I've watched the entire series in correct episode order twice. I eventually subscribed and maintain a Peacock subscription for Parks and Rec and The Office. Both of those shows are great to just throw on a random episode at any given point of your week to brighten your day.

Aubrey's character April Ludgate still remains supreme and is my favorite character. But there are multiple characters tied for a close 2nd. I'm sure some of the topics and jokes are going to trigger some people or set off their cringe detector. To which I would just encourage you to lighten up and free yourself from the 2nd hand embarrassment. It is OK to laugh at a joke even if the topic has become more controversial.

Laughing at someone else's absurd observation does not mean you are guilty of that observation. I just love the variety of characters and how well their personalities both clash with and compliment each other. Many of the actors here deliver their greatest performance that will be cherished for decades.

Big fan of Amy Poehler ever since she played Andy Richter's pigtailed, dental-retainered little sister (with the huge crush on Conan!) on Conan O'Brien's late night show. That first appearance is still the most amazing performance I've ever seen on TV. The addled but adorable Leslie Knope is the absolutely IDEAL character for Amy to play! I'm also thrilled to see Rashida Jones, another of my favorite super-talents, doing a thoroughly delicious characterization as Ann Perkins. Word was that the network was worried about the similarity to The Office. What's to worry? Two genius shows just might be better than one!!! The writing on this show is breathtakingly original and deeply enjoyable. You won't find a better cast anywhere on Earth. This is just another case of "a perfect storm" of comedy excellence on NBC -- along with The Office and 30 Rock. It's well known that the best TV comedy derives from complex, fascinating characters. Along with the creators and scribes of those other two shows, these writers are the absolute best at devising characters that are equally lovable and horrifying -- you can totally revel in their triumphs AND their tragedies!

Have to admit when I first started watching Parks and Rec I thought immediately of The Office but after a few episodes it developed it's own personality and quirkiness. All characters are hilarious and loveable in their own way, with one very notable exception. Craig, who joins the cast in season 5 (I think) is an annoying pointless addition and offers nothing to the show. He is essentially the DeAngelo (The Office) of this show. He is loud, obnoxious and grating on the soul. Everybother character brings something including the supporting cast and characters including John Ralphio, who also initially is hard to handle but will gradually grow on you. Craig cost them a point otherwise they'd be ten. I hate you Craig.

This show is absolutely magnificent, the jokes, the characters, the dialogue, the relationships, everything is just spot-on. Ron Swanson is one of the greatest characters seen on television and his character development throughout the 7 seasons makes you love him even more. But all the characters are impeccable and unique, Andy, April, Leslie, Ben, Chris, Tom, Ann, Donna and Jerry are all great, even the minor reoccurring characters like Jamm and Jennifer are spectacular. The story is really great and you find yourself rooting for Leslie and what she does for the entirety of the show. However there are 2 minor problems with this show: The first season and Mark. The first season of this show isn't amazing, the characters seem quite reminiscent of characters in The Office and lack originality, some even lack likability. As for Mark, he is simply just a dull and quite boring character, he has his moments, but when he is replaced by Chris and Ben at the end of Season 2 the show gets infinitely better. Bottom line, I would 100% recommend this show, you just have to wait a little for it to get good.

In my opinion the best comedy to ever exist over the face of the earth. Even better than the Big Bang Theory or the Office. Never jumped the shark, never got cheesy, never had a moment where we said oh c'mon you are exaggerating! Whenever I feel at the lowest point in my life, I watch this show and I start smiling. This show is soo crazily funny but it is much more than that. It has life lessons, it has super realistic and inspirational characters and super acting. I mean how can a show achieve all of this? Thank you so much to all the creators, writers, directors, crew, and the actors! Next generations will also watch this show I am so sure of that.

What started out as a rather bad spin-off of The Office quickly became one of the best sitcoms every release. The characters, which a lot of the comedy derived from, are so hilarious. Each one has a distinct personality that really adds to the show. If you want to watch this show, suffer through Season 1, then get through Season 2 (with that insufferable Mark guy) and then it will be worth it. My personal favorite character is Rob Lowe as Chris Traeger... It's too bad he was only around for three seasons.

Favorite episode: Season 3, Episode 16: Lil' Sebastian S1: 6/10 (Very bad) S2: 8/10 (Getting pretty good) S3: 9/10 (Amazing) S4: 9/10 S5: 9/10 S6: 8/10 (Chris Traeger left) S7: 9/10 (Very emotional)

If you live in the Midwest, you'll totally understand this TV show, or really if you live anywhere boring in the world you'll understand this TV show.

The struggle to make a boring place interesting exciting, etc. From the people in charge.

And that could go for somewhere in the middle of California to some small boring borough in New York City.

The hilarity of, and also the fascination of small town government to inject some fascinating interesting thing into their political spectrum and municipal building front lawns, just to make whoever happens stance visit that area stop and wonder; to think and ponder the meaning of their existence based on some factoid of info from that area that has a larger connection to the world at large.

Just a little tablespoon of spice to their life, making the small residents feel a little bit better about themselves and the world that they live in.

Once they feel better, they then can gush about how much cheaper prices are where they reside, and how much longer their driveways and yards are and larger their homes are, than the rich people in New York City AND Los Angeles AND Eagleton!

When small towns label their main attraction "Parks and Recreation" it's not really a flex. Recreation usually meaning boating, fishing, and swimming. And then some weird extracurricular activities.

But upon further investigation, Parks and Recreation helps you realize that in those parks and recreation events and settings, people will do wonderful things. And "freedom" counts for something.

As a huge fan of Parks and Rec, it makes me upset when people talk about how it is not near as good as The Office. Parks and Rec is obviously going to be very similar to The Office because it's literally run and written by the creators of the American version of The Office. Even though it is similar, it takes a slightly different approach to the comedy. It uses very dry humor with great casting, acting, and writing. This is one of the best casts that could have been thrown together and the characters they play are amazing. Ron Swanson and Andy Dwyer are two of the best characters that have been in any TV show. While it has its dull moments and bad episodes, it is a show that is hard not to find enjoyable throughout.

PARKS AND RECREATION (2009-2015) is a political comedy, mockumentary series. It follows the shenanigans of the Parks and Recreational town officers of Indiana's small town, Pawnee. I initially watched this to help me out of a bad post-Office bender withdrawal phase (along with Modern Family, Arrested Development, Community etc.) This one helped the most and the characters really grew on me.

"The absurd antics of an Indiana town's public officials as they pursue sundry projects to make their city a better place."

Overall, this series was super hilarious. This series stars the funny Amy Poehler as Leslie Knope, and the brilliant Nick Offerman as Ron Swanson and a plethora of other hilarious and likable characters. Chris Pratt as Andy Dwyer is another great character! A great watch! Give Parks & Rec a chance!

Parks and Recreation is set in the fictional town of Pawnee, a medium-sized city in the US state of Indiana. Pawnee is known throughout the United States for being shaped by numerous economic and social problems. For example, it is the fourth largest city in the United States with the highest rate of obesity. In mockumentary style, Parks and Recreation accompanies the employees of the Pawnee Parks Department. This office is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of Pawnee's parks and recreational facilities. The Parks Bureau is chaired by Ron Swanson, who has to argue with his deputy director Leslie Knope on a daily basis.

"Parks and Recreation" isn't nearly as good as "The Office", but it's also a very good and funny creation by the creator of both series.

This show is quite the mixed bag. It has some great comedic moments. But It also has some of the most boring, nonsensical content I have ever seen. Season one was so bad I almost didn't continue on after. But seasons 2 - 5 were pretty funny. The show reached is peak around season 5. 6 was definitely not great. I may give season 7 a try but I am finding it difficult to stay interested. If you want to give this show a try, I would suggest skipping season one completely. You are better off watching best of compilations on YouTube so you can skip through the dry nonsense. Also I don't know who told Aziz he was funny, but they lied to him. He is literally the worst part of the show. I found myself fast forwarding through his screen time pretty often. Especially the rent a swag and Entertainment 720 storylines. His "business partner" Jean-Ralphio may be the most annoying person on the planet.